One of my favorite places and also my children’s, is the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana. The Science Center/Cube is the perfect place to spend exploring on a hot summer day. I was just there a few days ago to explore their new exhibits, Grossology and Tinkertoy.

My kiddos are currently obsessed with learning all about bodily functions. My son was in heaven as he toured Grossology. I have a sort of weak stomach and thought it was well gross..hahaha! It is a pretty “gross” exhibit and one that will delight your little explorers. My kiddo loved learning all about the “ins” and “outs” of the human body. The exhibit, is based on the best-selling book Grossology and  uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits to tell you the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more..

I have to admit that the exhibit definitely grabbed my attention and  although I was a bit hesitant, I actually enjoyed learning about “gross” stuff. There are a couple of different “icky” interactive areas including,

• Take a “Tour du Nose” to explore 10 nasal features, including how your snoot acts as an air filter, a smell sensor and a mucus producer.
• Play the pinball game “Gas Attack” by scoring off bumpers dressed up as food items that cause gas.
• Mimic the build up of acid indigestion by causing the “Burp Machine” to release a giant belch.
• Explore the role of the kidney in a virtual reality experience in “Urine: The Game.”
• Take a ride on the GI slide, climb a large-scale replica of human skin, and discover other mysterious ways your body’s biology does what it needs to do to keep you healthy.

My son absolutely loved taking a ride on the GI slide. I actually had to tear him off the display. 

We then headed upstairs to check out the Tinkertoy exhibit. The traveling exhibit will be at The Cube until September 26th. The exhibit features TINKERTOY^® in educational and fun activities inspired by GE’s successful “Imagination at Work” campaign – showing how innovation can positively influence everyday life and create solutions to real work challenges. My son absolutely loved building his own creations and he could have spent hours “tinkering”. We only were actually able to move away because the museum was closing for the day. He could have spent the entire evening there if we allowed him to. There are plenty of exhibit stations that can keep your little ones busy and using their imaginations for hours!


I was there a few days before Discovery Center’s newest permanent exhibit, Boeing Rocket Lab. This is the first exhibit inside the Cube. The exhibit, which opened July 2nd, allows you to discover your inner astronaut.

Hours Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm


2500 North Main Street 
Santa Ana, CA 92705 – You can’t miss it! It’s right off the 5 and near the 57 interchange.